Pdwcareers

Pdwcareers

Software Engineer

Denver, CO

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 26 days ago
C++AndroidCode ReviewGitCI/CDLinuxAgileRoboticsCommunicationCollaboration

About the role

  • You will join a team of operators, engineers, and builders who solve hard problems with humility and focus.
  • Participate actively in code reviews, providing and integrating constructive feedback.
  • Improve system performance by identifying inefficiencies and proposing targeted optimizations.

Responsibilities

  • Our Software Engineer will: Design, implement, and test software features across one or more product areas.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teammates including Product, Design, and QA to deliver well-scoped features.
  • Debug and resolve defects in live systems, including occasional field support.
  • Contribute to technical documentation and help maintain engineering standards.
  • Support continuous integration and deployment pipelines.
  • Experience building and shipping features in a professional software environment.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across teams.
  • Company Overview Performance Drone Works (PDW) is building the next generation of tactical robotic systems used across defense, national security, and public safety missions.
  • Our approach is grounded in operator-centered design, rapid iteration from field use, and U.S.-based manufacturing.
  • Mission First, Aim Farther, Own It, Win Together.

Requirements

  • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
  • Must have manual dexterity to operate standard office equipment as well as various electronic power supplies and test equipment.
  • Must be physically capable of the assigned duties.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field, with 3-5 years of professional software development experience.
  • Proficiency with Git workflows including branching, merging, and code review tooling.
  • Experience with CMake, QMake, or other build configuration systems.
  • Physical Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
  • Ability to sit, stand, bend, reach, climb, and move about regularly throughout the day and lift / carry up to 25 pounds.

Nice to have

  • Working knowledge of UI development concepts
  • exposure to QML or Qt is a plus.
  • Preferred Hands-on experience with Qt, QtWidgets, and QML in a professional setting.

Benefits

  • Benefits include: Comprehensive BCBS medical, dental, and vision coverage; 80% sponsored by the company.
  • Competitive salary, generous paid time off (PTO), and flexible leave options.

Company info

  • Safe Harbor 401(K) with company match.
  • As we expand into Denver, we are building a new center of engineering excellence to design our new category of tactical robotic systems and the industrial capacity to deliver them, bringing decisive airpower into the hands of every operator.
  • We are not here to make promises; we are here to deliver real systems with real capabilities for real missions.
  • We design and produce multi-mission aerial systems that operators trust to perform in real-world conditions, reliably, repeatedly, and at scale.

Equal opportunity

  • EEO Statement PDW is an equal opportunity employer that upholds all federal and state non-discrimination laws.

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